shopping (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
Definition
The activity of visiting shops to look at or buy goods.
Examples
She loves online shopping for clothes.
We spent the afternoon shopping in the city center.
After a long day of shopping, we went home with many bags.
How to Use shopping
- go shopping (collocation)
- To engage in the activity of buying things. — "Let's go shopping this weekend."
- do the shopping (collocation)
- To buy food and other household goods. — "I need to do the shopping for the week."
- online shopping (collocation)
- Purchasing goods or services over the internet. — "Online shopping offers convenience and a wide selection."
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